What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Brame Specialty Co.?
Brame Specialty Co delivers products, services and solutions to our customers throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. We remain family owned and operated with a strong focus on the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to assist our customers in taking the next step to improve the appearance, health and efficiency of their facilities.
Our products range from food service, furniture – school and workplace, industrial packaging, janitorial facility, office supplies, school supplies, to technology. We partner with many globally recognized vendors and sell a wide variety of products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Picks, packs, and ships supplies and materials to customers accurately and quickly; efficiently and safely transports, sorts, and stocks materials.
- Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas physically or by utilizing the following material handling equipment: hand truck, forklift, reach truck, stock picker, electric pallet jack, pallet jack.
- Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products
- Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures
- Picks, packs, and ships products
- Processes all packages for shipping; processes returned merchandise
- Conducts physical inventory counts
- Check the product in according to receiving paperwork (crosscheck PO against packing list)
- Labels inventory as needed
- Maintains a safe, clean working environment
- Participates in quality improvement efforts
- Performs other duties as assigned by the manager
Requirements:
- One to two years of related experience
- Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods
- Utilization of a handheld RF scan gun along with basic computer skills
- Prior experience with the following material handling equipment (sit-down forklift, reach truck, and stock picker)
- Able to pass forklift training class (Sit-down forklift, reach truck, stock picker)
- A valid driver's license
- Excellent reading comprehension skills
- Ability to problem solve
- A positive and professional attitude
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Good oral communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Work Environment:
A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can be cool or hot, and noise levels can be moderate to high. Warehouse dock doors are open so that temperatures will fluctuate. The environment could become dusty in some sections if the product remains in place.
Benefits:
- $16-$17/Hour Medical Dental Vision Long-term disability Short-term disability Life insurance Voluntary life insurance Voluntary Accident Insurance Voluntary Critical Insurance 401(k) Employer match PTO/Vacation days Holiday Pay Employee discounts
Brame Specialty Co uses the EOS Management System. All employees will participate in regularly scheduled L10 Meetings to discuss departmental issues and suggest opportunities for improvement. All Manager and Supervisors are required to have quarterly conversations with each of their direct reports. Brame's core values are vital to our success, and we are looking to hire people who meet and exceed these values: Customer Importance Positive Attitude Professional and Dedicated Safety
Salary : $16 - $17